How to Revitalize Your Citrus Trees This Winter

Citrus trees are easy to grow if they receive regular fertilization and irrigation. They do, however, appreciate some extra effort to look their best.

 Here are some tips on revitalizing your citrus tree this winter and spring if it is starting to look somewhat drab, either due to a decline in fruit production or an accumulation of dead branches.

 It’ll soon start producing the fruit you’ve been eagerly awaiting and enhancing your garden at the same time.

The Basics

The landscaping citrus trees are big plants that are often coaxed to grow into small trees. They have evergreen foliage with leaves that are a deep green color. Lemons and limes can appear at other times of the year, but most citrus produce their fruit from winter through spring.

Let’s go over the procedures required to revitalize citrus trees to continue producing mouth watering fruit for years to come.

1. Fertilizing

One of the most frequent issues with citrus is nutrient insufficiency. Three times a year, citrus trees require fertilization. Recalling Valentine’s Day, Memorial Day, and Labor Day holidays will help you remember when to do that. Fertilization is to be done in the middle of winter, late spring or early summer, and late summer.

Use a specifically designed fertilizer for citrus plants because they will contain both the major and micronutrients they need. In order to guarantee that the fertilizer reaches the roots, apply it according to the instructions on the package, and then water the plant well.

2. Watering

It requires a lot of water to grow sweet, juicy fruit, thus proper irrigation is crucial for a fruitful citrus tree. Water up to a 2-foot depth. After you have irrigated, make a crude soil probe out of a long screwdriver.

To reach the proper depth, modify the length of your irrigation cycle as necessary. The probe should easily reach the depth at which the water has descended.

3. Pruning

Citrus trees can be pruned to remove any old, unproductive growth and maintain their lovely appearance while also enhancing the health and appearance of your outdoor environment.

Citrus trees should only be pruned in the spring, when the risk of frost has passed. Dead branches must be removed since they serve as a perfect breeding ground for dangerous fungi illnesses.

4. Protecting From Sunburn

The root of a citrus plant may need to be shaded from the sun if it has been trimmed up into a more conventional tree form. Painting white latex paint and water in a 1:1 ratio can be used to cover the exposed sections of the trunk and branches.

A beautiful landscape design gives you a yard you can use all year long. A great design may significantly increase the functionality of your backyard.

Conclusion

Depending on where you live, insects as well as roof rats, possums, and javelinas may be lured to the tree if the uneaten fruit is left there. Remember that if you run into trouble, you can always get assistance from the seller or your local nursery.